1995 GT Timberline Restoration!
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- čas přidán 21. 02. 2022
- An unrideable 1995 GT Timberline receives the new life it deserves with upgrades that are new and used.
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Bike Check:
Wheel Master 26" wheels
Tektro Brake Levers (used)
Shimano V-Brakes
Microshift Advent 9 speed Cassette
Microshift Advent 9 speed Derailleur
Wolf Tooth 38T 110 BCD Chainring
ESI Champion Grips (Black) -
Vintage Specialized threadless Stem
UNO Seatpost
Sram 9 Speed Chain w/ Quick link - Jak na to + styl
something about seeing old bikes get brought back to life is so soothing
It truly is a good feeling and soothing to do.
Tomi bro - so envious of our mad skills. You are a talented individual! Take care.
Thank you! Just trying to keep my fingers on it's toes! Cheers
The Cowboy Tomi boot sticker looks awesome! I really appreciate your videos, especially the way you edit them to show exactly the parts that people need to see. Some bike CZcamsrs skip what they think is boring so they miss showing essential tasks and some people make hour long videos explaining literally everything. You get it just right, I think. You've inspired me to try my own frame painting projects and restomods. Thanks a lot, Cowboy!
Thanks! I'm stoked you and others have found my videos helpful!
I did a full resto on this same Gt mountain bike years ago . I even replaced the rock shocks . There’s a ton of life left in these old bikes .
Amazing!!! Cheers to you for bringing a bike back to life in this world! And yes, these bikes do last a long time!!!
Beautiful GT
Thanks!
A spray bottle with alcohol will make it easier to saturate the inside of the grip before mounting it.
A little more time sanding/finishing would have helped. Even spraypaint needs a lot of time to cure. It's hard to have that kind of patience though in between coats and the final clearcoat.
Microshift drivetrains are such a blessing for converting these old bikes.
Thanks for the tip! Yes, waiting for the paint to cure is the worst while all the parts are waiting to be installed! I have to work on being more patient during these moments. Microshift is truly a blessing.
Your videos are so chill, that’s my classic sleep-to routine. Nothing about boringness, just too relaxing. Can’t wait for the new videos!
Thanks!!! New videos in the works!
Thank you!!
I loved this build! Keep it up, Tomi
Thank you!
Another great build from one of my fave channels. Keep it up Cowboy 🤠
Thank you!!
Lovely bike.Nice build.
That was a very nice one. Advent drivetrain is awesome!
Thank you! This drivetrain is soooo underrated!
Dude so glad I found your channel! You’re doing all the mods that I’m planning. Add eyelets and mount points brazing, converting an old mtb to rigid, and your bag video is great! Really enjoying the content and very much appreciate to quality of your work!
Thank you so much! Im glad you're enjoying it.
Thanks Tomi for this build. Subscribed after watching 10 sec :)
This came out sweet!
These are the best videos, they make me so happy
That’s really good to hear! I am glad. Thank you 😭
Such a sick build!
Thank you!
Great build Tommy! 👌
Thanks!!
Hi Tomi. Another great video, I look forward to your future builds. I'm currently building a touring bike and take a lot of tips from your videos.
Look forward to the next one.
Peace
Simon (Wales - UK)
Thank you! I hope my videos are helpful for your build! Cheers and happy riding!
Always a good day when you upload!
Thank you!
keep on keepin on cowboy!
THank u Lovie!
Nice rebuild of a GT bike. I have a Timberline Waiting its turn for a freshening up.
Thank you! Such a classic! good luck on your build
My way: Rusty bolts and other hardware get soaked all night in liquid rust remover like Evap-o-Rust. Then washed in soapy water and when dry are dropped in a Harbor Freight vibratory cleaner with walnut shells and polishing compound. They come out looking brand new, and I had little to no hand work to get them looking great again. The vibratory cleaner will also make aluminum parts look super, especially if they are left in all night. I also use a cloth wheel on an electric motor with white compound for the bigger aluminum pieces like the crank arms. Mirror finish is possible with just 30 minutes work. Also, rather than deal with stencils, I have custom decals made very reasonably by a local decal shop. Right now a Jamis Coda Comp is getting the spa treatment.
Thanks for the video, and is that Rustoleum Hunter Green paint?
Thanks for the tip, Yes it is an enamel that rustoleum makes! it’s very durable!
@@CowboyTomi Yes Rustoleum is great paint for the money. I just painted a fiberglass canoe with Rustoleum Oil Base Enamel and used a catalyst hardener. It came out nice.
Awesome color scheme.
Thanks!!
I have a timberline I will b sure when I get the funds together have u rebuild my gt amazing work you sir!!!!!
Thank you!
I have a Trek Mountain Track 850 the similar color. Probably around the same age as yours. Someday I’d like to restore it too. You have given me the inspiration.
Thank you! Go for it! Bikes are so cool.
Great choice with the microShift. I have the AdvenrX 1x10 on my Gary Fisher Joshua, Trek 4500 and Specialized Crosstrail gravel conversion. They work great. To stop the bottom bracket socket jumping out of the threads when the bb is stuck I put a bolt through the socket and into the bb thread on the square taper - it holds them tight enough that the socket won’t pop out but you can still turn the bb. That was a lot of rust in there!
Thank you! Such a great drivetrain! I will note that on the next square taper I deal with ahah. Thanks for the tip!
That’s pretty freaking awesome. Thanks for creating! This makes me want to invest some serious money into some more park tools so I can do something similar with my 2008 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo. Big thumbs up and a subscribe.
Thank you! Amazing bike! and yes, bike tools are a great investment.
Good build
very nice build as always brah, sheeeessh
THankKKkS Brother
I just picked up a 1999 Specialized Hard Rock comp in a nice emerald green. It will be a nice project.
Nice! Good luck on the build! and cheers to bringing another bike back to life in this world.
It is a pleasure to watch you work.
Do you ever restore less expensive bicycles like Pafic, Huffy and such.
As a lifetime lover of GT bikes, this is awesome! The only thing missing is the same gold treatment for some “GT” down tube decals. I guess maybe you we’re going for something a little more stealth.
Another great looking bike. Exact color/sticker theme I am looking for on my trek redo. Have the same microshift setup on my poseidon, and it's amazing.
Shame you couldn't leave that beaver sports sticker. Too funny.
Thank you! I really wanted to keep that sticker on too 😔
Very nice, it reminds me of my GT Mt Shasta Segenti that recently was stolen from me.
Ah dang, sorry to hear that!
Needs the GT badge on the down tube to make it official....but it was a GREAT restore!
Thanks! Yeah, I was considering doing that. However, the triple triangle just speaks for itself.
Thats better than a $3000 bike anyday.
I love old GT's. I wish I had more than just 2. 99 black Zaskar and a really old 91 maybe Karakoram with rear DX U-brake, purple swirl with matching GT butt stem.
Very cool
Hi Tomi, this has quickly become my favourite channel on YT!! Love the words of wisdom through the videos too :)
Just a quick question, did you use the original rear wheel? I’m starting a project too but not sure that I’ll be able to fit a 9 speed cassette on the original hub. Heard about some people needing to redish the wheel and enlarge the dropouts, was this the case for this build?
Thanks for the videos, keep on making the best vids on CZcams! Peace
Thank you so much! Great question, I did replace the wheel with a new wheel that came with a 9 Speed Hub. The spacing was still correct on the spacing between the dropouts (135mm), so I didn't need to do any rigging.
@@CowboyTomi thank you so much for your answer! Have a nice one
Can you make videos of how to cut and crop own stickers and your setup also? Pleaeee!
I will consider! I've been busy juggling my job and the channel so we'll see!
Exactly what I needed.
Just one question Tomi, if I try to remove the bottom bracket and it's really stuck, is there any chance to damage the threads of the frame?
I don't have a torch :)
Heat is one way, soaking the entire thing in oil (car oil, wd40 anything really), impact wrench. There are many options. None should damage your threads however
Yessir nice build! Just a question, do you encounter backpedal chaindrop with your 1x builds? If so how do you fix it? Thanks! Love your cargo bike build too
Thank you! Not so much! If that happens, make sure the 1x chain ring is centered with your middle gearing in your cassette. The chain should be straight when looking from above!
@@CowboyTomi thanks! Will give it a try, cheers
I would love to see a video about how you print the decals! Any plans of things like this in the future?
Possibly! Thank you!
@@CowboyTomi Thank you Tomi, your videos inspire me!
@@Roystoncreates Thank you! I'm stoked to hear that! Use that inspiration to also inspire others! Cheers!
Awesome Tomi! I have a 90's GT Tandera which I want to convert from a 3x7 to a 1x8/9.. do you know if I need to change the wheel itself when I update the back cassette? Or will a new cassette slip right onto the old wheel? Thanks!
You would probably need a new freehub body. They are usually for 7speed only. 8,9 and more speeds have a little bit wider one.
Yes, what komoonkh said. I would search online for a used/new wheel already built with a 9speed hub, its usually cheaper than getting a wheel built with a new hub.
Your channel is so informative. I have a question. Can I add a 9 speed cassette to a 1988 26” 6-8 speed hub?
Thank you! I'm glad. You would need a 8, 9, 10 speed hub for it to work.
Hello! awesome video!
I have a question, what was the axle's lenght?
thanks!
Thank you! I believe the front is 100mm and rear is 135mm.
Cool build! A bit of a shame to see this old sticker job go tho
Oh man!! Not sure but at 3:12 it looks like you hit your knuckles sooooo hard on the pedal when that crank bolt finally let go😬
I really hope your knuckles have made a full recovery😊👍
top demais parabéns 👏👏🇧🇷
Would a advent 10 speed work on that wheel you think?
hi, friend!! I have the same bike with SHIMANO ACERA FH-M290 7-speed wheels, do you think I can install 9 speeds with those same hubs? Thank you very much I love your build bikes!!!👍
Thank you! Your hubs are probably too outdated to acommodate the 9 speed cassette.
Hello, what a good video, is it possible for you to sell the parts that were replaced? I'm trying to get those kind of parts for my bike it's a trek from the 90's.
Thanks! Sorry, unfortunately the parts are pretty bad and can't sell it to anybody.
Did you use the same Crankset or got a different one?
Got a different one so that I can install a wolf tooth chainring
bravo
you make it look so easy 😭
Thank you! All from learning from my past mistakes, as thats how life goes!
Nice job! If this was supposed to be a bike packing build, why not build 2 or 3x drive train. My gt timberline is a 3x9. 11-36, 24,32,44. I have all the range in the world.
Where did you purchase your tires? Thanks
These are vintage tires salvaged from an old bridgestone!
Faboulus Job
Thank you!
This bike is from 1997 (BL-M600, BR-M600 & RS Indy from 1997)
Isso vai me inspirar para customizar uma antiga bicicleta brasileira, da marca Caloi, modelo ATN.
Eu tenho uma gt timberline igual a está e estou pensando o mesmo 🤣😂👍
Rad process
Thanks Ben!
Howdy pardner?!
Howdy!
Please indicates the headsets specs. How much the parts?
Is it available here in the philippines?
I believe the headset was a stock 1 1/8" threadless headset. Everything was $300 total and I am unsure of Philippines bike supply.
I have the same bike.. can you give me a parts list please? I am looking to save this bike and convert to 1x.
Parts list is in the description!
thanks , that's my bike
No clear coat?
Is there any way to date the bike?
You can write the date with a sharpie under the BB haha
Would you perhaps be willing to e-mail the file for the decals? I have a Timberline project in the pipeline also!!
Nice! I made them on my cricut vinyl cutter!
Yap old sch bike way back 90 n early 89
😉👍🌻
Steel frame and they did not have rockshox
22:13 you have to practice how to paint
Definitely! I need Allen Iverson energy when doing these paint jobs. 😆
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